City joins bedroom tax protests
March 16, 2013
Hundreds of protesters in Liverpool joined national demonstrations against the government's new 'bedroom tax' .
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Community tackles gangs and guns
March 15, 2013
Young people and community organisers came together to discuss gangs and weapon-related crime in Liverpool.
Leveson named new LJMU Chancellor
March 14, 2013
Sir Brian Leveson has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University, succeeding Dr Brian May.
Fears over Liverpool Waters jobs
March 13, 2013
Jobs on the Liverpool Waters scheme could bypass locals, according to a government-funded work liaison programme.
Local concern on bedroom tax
March 13, 2013
A Liverpool benefits advice charity has warned those facing the bedroom tax to speak to their housing association.
Six-year high for business confidence
March 11, 2013
Confidence in Liverpool businesses has reached a six-year high, reaching its highest level since 2007.
Day care centres stand together
March 11, 2013
Three Merseyside day care centres threatened with closure have been given a temporary reprieve by Wirral Council.
Merseyside streets ‘most dangerous in UK’
March 11, 2013
Shocking statistics have revealed that Merseyside is the most dangerous place in the country for pedestrians.
Domestic violence protest march in city
March 11, 2013
Merseyside women took to the streets of Liverpool to march in protest against violence towards females.
Vigil seeks justice for murdered son
March 10, 2013
A vigil was held for murdered teenager Andrew Jones, ten years after he died following being attacked on a night out in Liverpool.
Council warning on rubbish and rats
March 10, 2013
Rubbish being left in alleyways has prompted Liverpool City Council to warn residents that “rats love rubbish”.
Labour conference returning to city
March 8, 2013
Liverpool is set to play host to the Labour Party Conference again, as it will be returning to the city in 2016 and 2018.
Roadworks end ahead of schedule
March 7, 2013
Smithdown Road roadworks have finished two weeks ahead of schedule after a major revamp.
Protests as council passes budget cuts
March 7, 2013
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Liverpool Town Hall as the council passed a budget including a council tax rise and more cuts.
Police and fire services to team up
March 6, 2013
Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue are set to join forces by setting up a joint Police and Fire Control Centre.
100 new jobs created by ServiceSource
March 6, 2013
Liverpool employment prospects have received a boost after a large sales firm announced 100 new jobs in the city.
Arriva increases bus fares in Liverpool
March 5, 2013
Liverpool’s largest bus operator, Arriva, has increased it prices by 10p across the region.
Government backs Liverpool Waters
March 4, 2013
The £5.5billion Liverpool Waters scheme has been given the green light by central government minister Eric Pickles.